Cheeses
Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 65
Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Spread scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
- Natamycin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Energy 233 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 35 = 65
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 233 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (21 g)
Ingredients
- pasteurized milk and cream
- whey protein concentrate
- food starch-modified
- salt
- cheese culture
- guar gum
- lactic acid
- carob bean gum
- xanthan gum
- natamycin
Label text, as published
pasteurized milk and cream, whey protein concentrate, food starch-modified, salt, cheese culture, guar gum, lactic acid, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, natamycin
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Happy Farms
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org